Governor Brown signs a measure that will protect homeowners living in associations, when they decide to install synthetic turf. Many associations do not allow fake grass and fine homeowners for trying to save water.
A home in Riverton escaped damage by 10 feet when a landslide came crashing down. Officials claimed the ground was pretty moist and the homeowners association hired a plumbing contractor to examine all possible sources.
A legal battle has begun over property containing a shared common area between two condominium associations. The two complexes have shared a pool and meeting rooms for years, but one association wishes to sell the property to developers to build upon.
Volunteering for your homeowners association is a noble cause. It takes on a variety of forms and calls for personal sacrifice and giving up your self interests.
There are expenses that homeowners pay that those who rent, don't. Things to consider when buying are property taxes, homeowners dues, homeowners insurance, maintenance repairs and utilities.
The author explains exclusive use common areas. These are areas outside an individual unit but designed for the use of one owner. A few examples would be window boxes, stoops and porches.
A judge has ruled a family does not have to repaint their purple swingset even though the homeowner association has threatened the family with fines or jail time.
A condominium association is fighting a private resident to keep him from offering tours of a 435 year old oversized cucumber tree. The association has stated there have been numerous crimes committed in their neighborhood due to the numerous visitors.
The ACLU is litigating to answer the question, "Is it legal to ban group homes for the disabled?" The covenants that say all homes should be residential and used exclusively for single family homes are in question.
Attorneys give their advice on bulk contract and paying the contract with assessments, as well as, amending documents and soundproofing.
